Reports

Use these reports and resources to gain insight into how California’s children are faring and advocate for change.

Report

2018 California Children’s Report Card

2018 California Children’s Report Card shows, the vast majority of our state’s children face extraordinary challenges to reaching their full potential. Yet, the success of California’s economy and civil society ultimately depends on policies that tear down these barriers and give all kids access to the quality support they need to succeed—from quality, affordable child care to a rigorous education to health coverage to safety.

Interactive Tool

2018-19 California County Scorecard of Children’s Well-Being

An interactive, online report, the 2018-19 California County Scorecard of Children’s Well-Being delivers a current and comprehensive picture of children’s health, education, and welfare in every one of California’s 58 counties. This report provides county-level data mapping, tracking key indicators of child well-being across counties, over time, and by race and ethnicity.

Report

The 2019-20 Pro-Kid Policy Agenda

The 2019–20 Pro-Kid Policy Agenda for California is the comprehensive roadmap at the state level for policymakers, stakeholders and others who want to ensure that all children have the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Report

In the first three years of a child’s life, foundational brain architecture is established, making children’s earliest experiences the most important. The creation of healthy brain architecture is dependent on good health, positive and nurturing relationships with adults, exposure to enriching learning opportunities, and safe neighborhoods.

Additional Resources

Policy Brief

The Power of Leadership, Partnership, and Planning

August 2019

California’s schools are facing increasing complexity when it comes to educating their student populations: the next generation of children is more diverse, more likely to live in low-income families, and are majority dual language learners.

Policy Brief

Screening Kids from Birth to Age 5 for Trauma

January 2019

This brief focuses on children from birth to age 5, outlining key principles and recommendations that California and its child-serving organizations can adopt and implement when exploring how to effectively screen children for trauma in this age group.

Governor Proposes Pro-Kid Budget for 2019-20

Policy Brief

Leveraging MHSA Funding to Coordinate Mental Health Care for Children

July 2018

The Mental Health Services Act provides funding to counties to improve children’s mental health. Learn from three counties that are leveraging MHSA funds to better coordinate care for children and youth.

Policy Brief

Voluntary Evidence-Based Home Visiting in California

February 2018

Research shows relationships fuel early brain development and provide the foundation for lifelong health and success. Home visiting can support parents in building these relationships during a physical demanding and emotional time.